All Classes & Events

Everyone Welcome | All Skill Levels | Bring Your Tools

In addition to formal classes, at least once a month the pruning club meets for a volunteer opportunity. At these events you will get the chance to work on material in the landscape and receive pointers and tips on pruning techniques from experienced pruners. Please be sure to contact the appropriate contact person for the event you plan to attend.


NOTE: All events are subject to change due to conditions having to do with the Coronavirus pandemic. Call the listed contact person prior to the event to sign up and find out the details and potential attendance limitations at that particular event. 
All activities will be subject to all the precautions required, such as masks and social distancing.

Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning
Feb
1
Class

Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning - LH800

Instructor: Chris Ingram

Introduction to aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees: assessment of the tree and setting, timing and procedures for achieving a desired result.

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The Art of the Wisteria
Feb
22
Class

The Art of the Wisteria

The Art of the Wisteria - LH881

Instructor: Pete Churgel

Pruning and training of wisteria. Identification and discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the different species of wisteria, and explanation of the growth and training methods to provide optimal flowering. Problem solving.

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Introduction to Bonsai
Mar
1
Class

Introduction to Bonsai

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Introduction to Bonsai - LH839

Instructor: Bill Castellon

Bonsai as an art and science: five basic styles, branch placement of trees, scale of proportion, use of wire, pruning, transplanting and care.

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Pruning
Mar
8
Class

Pruning

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Pruning - LH26

Instructor: Pete Churgel and Lara Miranda

Basic pruning techniques: emphasis on pruning landscape plants, appreciation of good pruning of trees, shrubs, conifers, roses, berries, grapes. Intensive 2-day class, required for most certificates.

*NOTE: You must be enrolled as a current and active student in the Peralta Colleges system to take this class.

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Pruning
Mar
15
Class

Pruning

  • Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Pruning - LH26

Instructor: Pete Churgel and Lara Miranda

Basic pruning techniques: emphasis on pruning landscape plants, appreciation of good pruning of trees, shrubs, conifers, roses, berries, grapes. Intensive 2-day class, required for most certificates.

*NOTE: You must be enrolled as a current and active student in the Peralta Colleges system to take this class.

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Pruning Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
Mar
22
Class

Pruning Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

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Pruning Deciduous Trees and Shrubs - LH801

Instructor: Chris Ingram

Study of the art of pruning deciduous trees: dormant pruning of trees, pruning containerized trees and shrubs, techniques to improve winter silhouette.

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Pruning Maples
May
10
Class

Pruning Maples

Pruning Maples - LH810

Instructor: Pete Churgel

Study of the techniques needed to prune maple trees: seasonal pruning, proper care, trouble analysis, winter silhouette and form enhancement.

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Pruning Pines
May
17
Class

Pruning Pines

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Pruning Pines - LH811A

Instructor: Bill Castellon

Basic techniques of pruning ornamental pine trees, including styling, design and proper care.

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Pruning
Oct
20
Class

Pruning

Pruning - LH26

Instructor: Pete Churgel

Basic pruning techniques: emphasis on pruning landscape plants, appreciation of good pruning of trees, shrubs, conifers, roses, berries, grapes. Intensive 2-day class, required for most certificates.

*NOTE: You must be enrolled as a current and active student in the Peralta Colleges system to take this class.

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Pruning Japanese Gardens
Oct
19
Class

Pruning Japanese Gardens

Pruning Japanese Gardens - LH817

Instructor: Bill Castellon

Basics of pruning plants found in Japanese gardens: pruning specific types of plants, creating moods and feeling through pruning, problem solving.

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Pruning
Oct
13
Class

Pruning

Pruning - LH26

Instructor: Pete Churgel

Basic pruning techniques: emphasis on pruning landscape plants, appreciation of good pruning of trees, shrubs, conifers, roses, berries, grapes. Intensive 2-day class, required for most certificates.

*NOTE: You must be enrolled as a current and active student in the Peralta Colleges system to take this class.

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Peralta TV

An overview of aesthetic pruning with some of our mentors at a Pruning Club event at the Japanese Garden at Lake Merritt. Filmed in 2009.

 

All Classes & Events

Here is a complete calendar of all upcoming aesthetic pruning classes and volunteer community events.